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Local bar cuts the use of plastic straws to lower carbon footprint

March 1, 2018 Victoria Battcock 3

One of Newfoundland’s busiest pubs has stopped the use of plastic straws.

A Chinese wooden fan, candy and red envelopes.
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Chinese community marks Year of the Dog

February 27, 2018 Melissa Wong 0

Chinese New Year is known as the Spring Festival in China. The original name does not seem apt during a St. John’s winter. Despite the weather, however, the local Chinese community joyfully welcomed the new year.

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When the snow goes away, litter will play

February 26, 2018 Jessica Dobbin 1

The litter problem in St. John’s becomes evident every spring once the snow melts, revealing large amounts of garbage throughout the city.

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SkipTheDishes arrives in St. John’s

February 23, 2018 Adam Pike 0

A new food delivery service looks to put an end to dirty dishes.

Supplies to make cards can be found inside participating restaurants. Tyler Dunne/Kicker
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Valentine’s Day Kindness Challenge

February 15, 2018 Tyler Dunne 0

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to spread love to everyone, says Project Kindness. Tyler Dunne Kicker

Gerard Nash restoring a photo of a Navy officer in his home in St. John's.
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The photo mender of Newfoundland and Labrador

February 9, 2018 Tyler Mugford 1

A St. John’s man is using photo editing software to restore age-old photos – and reconnecting people with the past.

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Arcade games respawn at the Funderdome 

February 8, 2018 Adam Pike 0

Games from the defunct Avalon Mall arcade find new life in Mount Pearl

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Homegrown market is some good

February 5, 2018 Kyle Reid 0

Artisans all about giving back and showcasing local vendors.

Plastic Bags are in the garbage.
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Bagging for change by banning plastic bags

February 1, 2018 Melissa Wong 0

The city of St. John’s is not able to ban plastic bags because an old provincial law is still under review. However, city council continues to support the ban provincewide.  Melissa Wong Kicker

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Not just for boys

January 31, 2018 Kyle Reid 0

An accusation levied towards a barbershop sparks debate about gender-specific services

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